Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams. It's written in Qt and targeted for Linux and Windows.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Brainio Alternatives
Apps similar to Brainio include TreeSheets, which is free and open source. Other options are Xmind, Freeplane, FreeMind and Lucidchart. You're spoiled for choice with Mind Mapping Tools like Brainio: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, iPad and iPhone.
Alternatives list
VYM (View Your Mind) is a tool to generate and manipulate maps which show your thoughts. Such maps can help you to improve your creativity and effectivity. You can use them for time management, to organize tasks, to get an overview over complex contexts, to sort your ideas etc.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Germany
EU
+4
115 OmniGraffle alternativesOmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- iPad
United States
+5
Mind mapping software with AI for generating ideas, infinite canvas, over 10 import/export formats, personalized layouts, real-time collaboration, Gantt charts, and encryption. Perfect for brainstorming, project planning, and knowledge management across platforms.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Tablet
China
+1
92 MindManager alternativesVisualize projects, ideas, and strategies with mind maps, charts, and diagrams. Manage tasks, meetings, and information using attachments, embedded browsers, and templates. Collaborate in teams and integrate with multiple platforms, including Office and cloud services.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Canada
+9
Scrintal offers a visual approach to brainstorming, merging mind mapping with networked note-taking. Ideal for problem-solving, project planning, and study outlining, it accommodates various file types, tags, and colors, forming a comprehensive knowledge base for writers and researchers.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Sweden- EU
+3
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- United States
+9
125 ClickCharts alternativesDesign flowcharts, UML, Venn, and mind map diagrams with customizable templates, varied symbols, shapes, connector styles, overlapping sheet support, and intuitive drag-and-drop editing. Export visuals as images, edit multiple diagrams, and organize complex data visibly.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- Kindle Fire
Australia
+1
Create deep visual documents, adaptable and multi-level diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, mind maps and models.
Platforms
- Windows
Spain- EU
+3
24 Mindly (mind mapping) alternativesMindly helps to organize your inner universe. Give a structure to your thoughts, capture ideas, plan a speech, take notes. It is up to you. The universe is yours.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
Finland- EU
+5
Quick DBD is a free online web-based application for making database diagrams quickly. Quick DBD lets you create a database diagram by typing the schema.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
MindGenius is a practical project management tool that helps individuals, teams and organisations plan, deliver and monitor projects more effectively.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
